The Animal Biotechnology Teaching and Research Cell was established at Nagpur Veterinary College in 2007 under the aegis of the Department of Veterinary Microbiology. The consistent and sincere efforts of Dr. D. R. Kalorey, Head of Department of Veterinary Microbiology led to the introduction of a Master’s degree program in Animal Biotechnology with the inception of the Animal Biotechnology T & R Cell. Since then, the cell has been actively involved in P.G. Teaching and Research activities. To date, 20 students have completed their Master’s in Animal Biotechnology.

Dr. Kalorey was the founder head (2007-2014) of the ABT T & R Cell followed by Dr. V. C. Ingle (2014-2020) and Dr. S. R. Warke (2020-2024).

In 2024, the independent working of the Veterinary Biotechnology Teaching and Research Cell was initiated. The PG program has been renamed Veterinary Biotechnology as per the guidelines of ICAR-2021, along with the commencement of a Ph.D. program in Veterinary Biotechnology. Currently, the Department is headed by Dr. Sonal A. Ingle, Assistant Professor of biotechnology.

The cell aims: to meet the goals for PG and Ph.D. teaching and research; research to meet the requirements of the livestock farmers, field personnel, industries, etc.; to provide diagnostic facilities to the animal owners.